Remove/Install Complete Rear Axle - AR35.10-P-0010MFA

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Model 118, 177, 247

MODIFICATION NOTES

22.07.2019	Remove exhaust system.	Operation step 11.3.
28.11.2019	Remove struts (9).	Operation step 14.1, 14.2 and 15.
17.12.2019	Release and disconnect electrical connectors at rear axle differential.	Operation step 12.
17.12.2019	Remove electrical wiring harnesses from rear axle differential.	Operation step 13.

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Shown on model 177.0 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)

Shown on model 177.0 at left side of vehicle with code U54 (Torsion-beam axle)

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Shown on model 177.0 with engine 139

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	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
2	Raise vehicle using vehicle lift and secure in place.		AR00.60-P-1006A
3	Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.		AR40.10-P-1102MFA
4	Remove left and right underfloor paneling.		AR61.30-P-1001MFA
5	Remove rear underfloor paneling.	Model 177, 247 with code U54 (Compound-link axle)	AR61.30-P-1001MFA
6	Remove trim of rear axle carrier.	Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code M016 (Uprated engine) Model 118, 247 with engine 282, 608, 654 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) Model 177 with engine 282, 654 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)	AR61.30-P-0050MFA
7	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (2) and unclip from holders (6).
8	Remove left rear level sensor or right rear level sensor.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping) Model 118, 177, 247 with code 631 (Static LED headlamps, left-hand traffic) Model 118, 177, 247 with code 632 (Headlamps, LED, static, right-side traffic) Model 118, 177, 247 with code 640 (SAE dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic) Model 118, 177, 247 with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic) Model 118, 177, 247 with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)	AR82.10-P-0005MFA
9	Remove rear axle springs.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code U54 (Compound-link axle)	AR32.20-P-0232MFB
		Model 177, 247 with code U54 (Compound-link axle) except code U55 (Multi-link axle)	AR32.20-P-0232MFA
10	Remove brake calipers of rear axle (1) with connected brake hoses and secure free of tension to vehicle.	Do not stretch, crush or kink the brake hoses. This leads to damage to the brake hoses and can impair their function. Installation: Make sure that the brake hoses are routed correctly.	AR42.10-P-0080MFA
11.1	Remove rear muffler or tailpipe.	Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260, 282, 608, 654
		If there is a clamp at the connecting point.
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 608	AR49.10-P-7142MFE
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 654	AR49.10-P-7142MFF
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282	AR49.10-P-4952MFD
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)	AR49.10-P-4952MFC
11.2	Remove exhaust system.	Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260, 282, 608, 654
		If there is no clamp at the connecting point.
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 654	AR49.10-P-7142MFF
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 608	AR49.10-P-7142MFE
		Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U55 (Multi-link axle) Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code ME08 (Hybrid drive 75-84 kW VARIANT (INCLUDING PLUGIN))	AR49.10-P-7286MFD
11.3	Remove exhaust system.	Model 118, 177, 247.7 with engine 139	AR49.10-P-7286MFG
12	Release and disconnect electrical connectors at rear axle differential.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.
13	Remove electrical wiring harnesses from rear axle differential.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) The number of electrical lines varies depending on the vehicle equipment.
14.1	Remove screws (8) from struts (9).	Model 118, 177 with engine 139 Screw/nut, strut to mounting console	*BA61.10-P-1004-01N
14.2	Remove nuts from struts (9).	Model 247.7 with engine 139 Screw/nut, strut to mounting console	*BA61.10-P-1004-01N
15	Unscrew screws (10) and remove struts (9).	Model 118, 177, 247.7 with engine 139 Screw, strut to rear axle carrier	*BA61.10-P-1005-01N
16	Remove propeller shaft on rear axle differential.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U55 (Multi-link axle) Installation: Replace screws.	AR41.10-P-0050MFA
		Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential	*BA41.10-P-1002-01K
17	Support rear axle (1).
	000 588 25 62 00 Lift table	Use lifting platform in combination with major assembly mount (universal).	WS01.00-P-0264A
18	Remove screws (3).	Installation: Replace bolts (3). Nut, shock absorber to rear axle/spring link	*BA32.25-P-1001-03R
19	Remove screws (7).	Model 118, 177, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) Replace screws (7). Screw, rear axle carrier decoupling element to body	*BA35.10-P-1003-01S
20	Remove screws (5) and lower rear axle (1).
	000 588 25 62 00 Lift table	Replace bolts (5). Aid of helper required.	WS01.00-P-0264A
		Bolt, bearing bracket to body	*BA35.15-P-1003-02H
21	Transfer detachable parts of rear axle (1).	When replacing rear axle (1).
22	Install in the reverse order.
	Concluding tasks
23	Perform wheel alignment measurement.		AR40.20-P-0200MFA

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 118, 177, 243, 247
BA32.25-P-1001-03R	Nut, shock absorber to rear axle/spring link	M10	Nm	50

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation				Model 118, 177, 247
BA35.10-P-1003-01S	Screw, rear axle carrier decoupling element to body	M12	Stage 1	Nm	80
			Stage 2: Loosen	∠°	180
			Stage 3	Nm	80
			Stage 4	∠°	90

REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM

Number	Designation			Model 118, 177, 247
BA35.15-P-1003-02H	Bolt, bearing bracket to body	Stage 1	Nm	80
BA35.15-P-1003-02H	Bolt, bearing bracket to body	Stage 2	∠°	45

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation			Model 118, 177, 247
BA41.10-P-1002-01K	Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential	Stage 1	Nm	40
BA41.10-P-1002-01K	Bolt, flexible coupling to rear axle differential	Stage 2	∠°	90

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number	Designation			Model 118, 177, 247
BA61.10-P-1004-01N	Screw/nut, strut to mounting console	M10	Nm	45

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number	Designation			Model 118, 177, 247
BA61.10-P-1005-01N	Screw, strut to rear axle carrier	M10	Nm	45